Relative Strangers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Relative Strangers is a drama series.
What it’s about. Maureen is an Irishwoman, happily married and living in Germany. Or so she thinks. When her husband dies, she finds that not only had he debts, but was also a bigamist, having had a second wife and family in Ireland. Shocked and angry, she travels there to meet the other family. And she learns that they have troubles of their own, the worst of them being that the other woman's young son is suffering from leukemia and a suitable bone marrow donor is urgently needed.
Who’s in it. Relative Strangers stars Brenda Fricker as Maureen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Relative Strangers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Relative Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Relative Strangers tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Relative Strangers (1999)?
- In GB, Relative Strangers is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Relative Strangers worth watching?
- Relative Strangers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Relative Strangers?
- Relative Strangers stars Brenda Fricker.
- When was Relative Strangers released?
- Relative Strangers was released in 1999.